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Manage seaworthiness of a vessel up to 100 metres

Manage seaworthiness of a vessel up to 100 metres

Unit of competency
National Code
MARN020
State Code
OFE69
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/11/2024
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/03/2025
Field of Education
031701 - Maritime Engineering
Original Release Date
26/03/2025
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to manage vessel in a seaworthy condition for all stages of a voyage or operation being undertaken.This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry in the capacity of Master up to 45 metres Near Coastal.It includes supervising weather tight and watertight integrity of vessel, taking actions to meet changed sea and weather conditions and maintaining records.Licensing/Regulatory Information Legislative and regulatory requirements are applicable to this unit. This unit is one of the requirements to obtain Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) certification as a Master up to 45 metres Near Coastal and a Mate up to 100 metres Near Coastal, as specified in Marine Order 505.Seafarers seeking certification should check with AMSA.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Supervise weather tight and watertight integrity of vessel
  • 1.1 Principal structural components of vessel are identified from vessel drawings to understand the function of these components in relation to conventional vessel design
  • 1.2 Pumping and pipeline systems of vessel are investigated to establish survivability of vessel in case of flooding and damage control
  • 1.3 Procedures for maintaining weather tight and watertight integrity of vessel are interpreted and implemented according to vessel safety management plan and regulations
  • 1.4 Crew are instructed on requirements of plan and their responsibilities
  • 1.5 Actions are instigated to confirm weather tight and watertight integrity of vessel at all times
2 Take action to meet changed sea and weather conditions
  • 2.1 Weather forecasts and observations of sea and weather conditions are used to predict situations that may jeopardise vessel weather tight and watertight integrity
  • 2.2 Effect of severe wind and rolling in associated sea conditions on vessel weather tight and watertight integrity is recognised
  • 2.3 Effect of water on deck on vessel weather tight and watertight integrity is ascertained
  • 2.4 Appropriate action is taken to maintain vessel weather tight and watertight integrity according to organisational procedures
3 Maintain records
  • 3.1 Relevant documents and records are completed and maintained, as required, according to regulatory and organisational requirements
  • 3.2 Relevant documents are sent to appropriate bodies and copies are filed according to regulatory and organisational requirements
  • 3.3 Documents are stored according to regulatory and organisational requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OCG49 MARN013 Manage seaworthiness of a vessel up to 80 metres Unit of competency